How about a real response to the facts I mentioned?
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I get where you're coming from.
My take is that while yes ASU went from last to first, it would be easy enough for any of these schools to take a big step back. Colorado for example... what are they going to be like without shadur and hunter? What coaches (Dillingham?) get an opportunity for an NFL job?
What Iowa State has is continuity. It's what Campbell and Pollard have identified as one way to sustainably improve. Keep your coaches, retain players. Build a reputation for being boringly successful.
It's sometimes annoying as a fan that were not taking big risks and shooting for the stars... but I'd argue this is the best we've ever been as an athletic department. You don't change the formula that got us here.
Dude, even I am impressed with how ISU is doing on the plus/minus score of portal performance so far.
ISU is beating good teams for players, and they aren't even bothering with other visits after Ames.
This right here.
Recruits would have to see that ISU can get you to the NFL and get you paid as a RB.
CMC has faults, but he is a RB whisperer.
demoncore1031
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This is why I'm surprised we haven't brought in any big time running backs since Breece. With the success we have had getting guys to the NFL, we should be bringing in nothing but 4 stars.
Question for you, what was ISU’s record 2 seasons ago?
Travis Hunter was the number one overall recruit in the class of 2022.
It's where Sanders was before CU. Hunter picked Sanders out of HS and followed him to CU.
I always said there should be a steaming pile of dog $### emoji.
I feel like both him and Hawthorne are two of those in-state guys that Iowa usually lands who turn into studs on D. Nice to see the tides turning.
So your doubling down on THE SKY IS FALLING! The ASU loss stunk, but do you think the staff coached the three 3rd quarter TO's?
The staff that coached ISU to a 10 win season should have a pretty good idea of kids that fit their system. Obviously, these are players the staff targeted early on and are excited to coach.
Obviously, NIL budget is a dynamic in who ISU can target in the portal. So if your really disappointed and concerned, you can do something about it and write a check.
Honestly, I’d talk to Sama about a move to CB. Then find the best portal RB you can get being able to promise heavy carries for a program that has put big time backs in the league. Hansen is good, but he can’t stay healthy and probably needs to be a change of pace RB. Sama has the physical tools to be an elite back, he just doesn’t have the RB instinct.
Should we really waste money on a pass rushing DE if we stick with the 3 man front? That's the main issue. 3 rushers going up against 5 OL and sometimes a TE makes putting pressure on the QB nearly impossible. If I'm a high school edge rusher... I would not go to ISU and play in this scheme.
People need to get over the idea of ISU going after big fish that produced at P4schools at a high level. ISU isn’t going to have the NIL dollars to do that unless they are going to put all their eggs in a couple baskets. ISU is a better program than a lot of schools, but even bad programs might throw a big NIL deal at a proven P4 guy.
First, retention is cheaper than recruitment, so ISU has focused there first. After that the decision is guys that produced at FCS/G5 vs guys with potential from P4.
First, retention is cheaper than recruitment, so ISU has focused there first. After that the decision is guys that produced at FCS/G5 vs guys with potential from P4.
We need a guy that can play the Joker position like Will did. Move him around and rush from different spots.
I'm not questioning that we have a good staff and a solid program but rather can we win championships the way we are currently doing things.
IIRC the rumor was Barstool did a huge NIL deal if Hunter went to Jackson State. Everyone denies it, but......
